Thrive Blog

Back to sleep. Tummy to play. While it’s safe and recommended to lay babies on their backs to sleep, it’s important to spend some time with your baby on their tummy for play and development.

With summer at full strength, many people are working and playing in the heat and sun. When it’s hot, it’s important to drink water.

Chia pudding is a light, but hearty breakfast choice that proves refreshing in hot weather.

On average, men are not as healthy as women. Compared to women, we are more likely to drink alcohol, use tobacco products and skip routine check-ups.

As a volunteer driver who brings older adults to medical appointments, Rick Herrig never expected to become a patient. At age 72, the Mountain Lake man routinely drives people to Mankato Clinic Dermatology at River’s Edge Campus in Saint Peter.

I recommend anyone who has skin to get a full-body skin exam! If you are 50 years old and have not had a skin exam, we encourage you to schedule one right away.

Did you know that sunburns are the leading cause of skin cancers, including melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer? All sun exposure, no matter your skin color, raises the risk for skin cancer.

Sheet pan chicken fajitas are a great solution for busy families looking for a quick, healthy, and delicious meal. This one-pan wonder is loaded with lean chicken, colorful bell peppers, onions, and simple seasonings, making it both nutritious and flavorful.

As spring break and proms approach, many young women turn to tanning beds to achieve a bronzed look. However, tanning beds carry risks of premature aging and skin cancer.